Definition of Scanty

1. Adjective. Lacking in amplitude or quantity. "A spare diet"

Exact synonyms: Bare, Spare
Similar to: Meager, Meagerly, Meagre, Scrimpy, Stingy
Derivative terms: Scantiness, Spareness

2. Noun. Short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural).
Exact synonyms: Pantie, Panty, Step-in
Generic synonyms: Underpants
Language type: Plural, Plural Form

Definition of Scanty

1. a. Wanting amplitude or extent; narrow; small; not abundant.

Definition of Scanty

1. Adjective. Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent. ¹

2. Adjective. Sparing; niggardly; parsimonious. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scanty

1. meager [adj SCANTIER, SCANTIEST] : SCANTILY [adv] - See also: meager

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scanty

scanting
scantity
scantle
scantled
scantles
scantlet
scantlets
scantling
scantlings
scantly
scantness
scantnesses
scantron
scantrons
scants
scanty (current term)
scapa
scapaed
scapaing
scapas
scape
scaped
scapegoat
scapegoated
scapegoating
scapegoatism
scapegoatisms
scapegoats
scapegrace
scapegraces

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